The second edition of a resource that is considered a standard reference in the field.
Presents a cross-cultural approach that emphasizes religion's role within everyday life
and as a unique experience from culture to culture.

The original 2,750 entries have been
retained, many heavily updated, and approximately 600 entirely new articles have been
added by an international team of scholars and contributors.

Preserving the best of Eliade's cross-cultural approach, while emphasizing religion's role
within everyday life and as a unique experience from culture to culture, this new edition is
the definitive work in the field for the 21st century.

An international team of scholars and contributors have reviewed, revised and added to
every word of the classic work, making it relevant to the questions and interests of
all researchers.

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